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Delphi Consensus on the Management of Spanish Patients with Post-Stroke Hemiplegic Shoulder Pain Treated with Botulinum Toxin A: Result Study.

Carlos Cordero-García, Irene de Torres, Jacobo Formigo-Couceiro, Lluis Guirao, Mª Dolores Romero-Torres, Sergio Otero-Villaverde, Alberto Herrera, Cristina Santa, Antonio Mena-Rodriguez

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Article in Toxins, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Carlos Cordero-GarcíaJuan Ramón Jiménez University Hospital, Ronda Exterior Norte s/n, 21005 Huelva, Spain.
Irene de TorresReina Sofía University Hospital, Avda. Menéndez Pidal s/n, 14004 Córdoba, Spain.
Jacobo Formigo-CouceiroUniversity Hospital of A Coruña, As Xubias, 84, 15006 A Coruña, Spain.
Lluis GuiraoMútua Terrassa University Hospital, Plaça del Doctor Robert, 5, 08221 Terrassa, Spain.
Mª Dolores Romero-TorresVirgen Macarena University Hospital, Avda. Dr. Fedriani, 3, 41009 Sevilla, Spain.ORCID 0000-0003-2370-3887
Sergio Otero-VillaverdeUniversity Hospital of A Coruña, As Xubias, 84, 15006 A Coruña, Spain.ORCID 0000-0003-3352-2078
Alberto HerreraIpsen, Avda. Burgos, 21, 28036 Madrid, Spain.
Cristina SantaIpsen, Avda. Burgos, 21, 28036 Madrid, Spain.
Antonio Mena-RodriguezDoctor Negrín University Hospital of Gran Canaria, Pl. Barranco de la Ballena s/n, 35010 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The study aimed to identify expert opinions and obtain recommendations on the management of post-stroke hemiplegic shoulder pain (HSP) and treatment with botulinum toxin A (BoNT-A). A multicenter Delphi study was conducted using an online survey designed by a committee of experts with at least 10 years of experience in post-stroke HSP management with BoNT-A in Spain. Forty-seven panelists (specialists with at least 5 years of experience in post-stroke HSP management with BoNT-A) rated their level of agreement in two rounds based on acceptance by ≥66.7% of them. In round 1, 245 statements on three dimensions were evaluated (diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of the HSP patients treated with BoNT-A). A total of 159 statements (70.9%) were finally accepted after round 2. Experts recommended BoNT-A as soon as spasticity affects daily activities. They considered ultrasound as the preferred guided technique. Experts recommended regular assessments using validated scales and patient-reported outcomes to evaluate treatment goals and safety. In case of lack of response, experts suggested increasing the dose or number of treated muscles or considering alternative treatments. These consensus-based recommendations offer clinicians an approach to the management of post-stroke HSP with BoNT-A, supporting informed decision making.

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Botulinum Toxins, Type AHemiplegiaNeuromuscular AgentsShoulder PainStrokeDelphi TechniqueFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedSpainBotulinum Toxins, Type ANeuromuscular AgentsabobotulinumtoxinAbotulinum toxin ADelphi methodhemiplegic shoulder pain (HSP)post-strokespasticity

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PMCPMC11769552

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